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What we know about Christmas market attack in Berlin

What we know At around 8pm CET on Monday, December 19, a lorry ploughed into a Christmas market in Berlin’s Breitscheidplatz in a deliberate attack.

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Skyscraper Santa surprises Berlin kids

Santa made an impromptu appearance at the Kollhoff Tower on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

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Angels descend from on high in Czech Republic

Thousands of people watched angels flying down from a church tower during the last Advent weekend Christmas market in Ustek, in Northern Bohemia on Saturday.

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Underwater Santa treats fish

A South Korean scuba Santa held an underwater performance on Saturday to bring Christmas cheer to the residents of the Coex Aquarium in Seoul.

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Germany

12 year-old boy 'attempts nail bombing' in Ludwigshafen Christmas market, City Hall

A 12 year old German-Iraqi boy in Ludwigshafen, Germany attempts a double nail-bomb attack

Economy

Tsipras defiant as Greek pensioners Christmas bonus is approved

Greek lawmakers have approved a Christmas bonus for the poorest pensioners, defying eurozone lenders who've suspended Athens short-term debt-relief.

Cult

Kew Gardens in London lights up for Christmas

Across a frozen lake, lights dance to the sound of popular Christmas carols.

Japan

Japanese transport app offers 'drunk mode' to partygoers

Business Series

Battle of the ads - searching for a Christmas cracker

Scrambling for end-of-year holiday shoppers big brands are rolling out more expensive and inventive ad campaigns with the focus on internet clicks.

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Santa run in Riga, Paris

About 1,000 runners dressed up as Santa gathered in Riga’s medieval Town Center on Sunday to participate in an annual race.

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Festive fun as sea of Santas hits Athens' streets

A sea of festive red engulfed parts of Athens as the Greek capital hosted a Christmas-themed run.

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Christmas magic for German children

German youngsters enjoyed an early taste of Christmas during a special train ride.

World News

Christmas lights turned on in Bethlehem

Place of Jesus' birth marks the beginning of the festive season in traditional style.

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Trip the light fantastic in an enchanted garden

Flaming torches, yuletide carols, singing trees and lasers are all being deployed by the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in London.

Economy

Christmas spends down in Britain and France say surveys

Cash registers might be ringing up less in sales this Christmas in Britain and France according to twin surveys

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New York department stores get into the holiday spirit

New York department stores continue the tradition of making elaborate displays for their shop fronts for the holiday season.

Economy

Glitter garbage Trump makes Christmas trees great again

Trump makes Christmas trees great again

France

Paris aglow for Christmas

The official ceremony to launch the lights last year was postponed following the terror attacks in the capital, but this year the ceremony went ahead with Judo star Teddy Riner doing the honours.

Russia

Orthodox Christians begin Christmas celebrations

An estimated 350,000 Orthodox Christians have celebrated Christmas Eve in Moscow, with Patriarch Kirill overseeing the main event in the Russian

Vatican

Pope Francis holds Epiphany mass, Eastern Christians prepare for Christmas

The Vatican has held the annual Epiphany mass, marking the official end of the Christmas season. Pope Francis spoke in his homily of restless hearts